31 December, 2013

A fresh start and new beginnings,promise to start the New Year off on a happy, positive note.

With a perfect temperature of 27 degrees and not a breath of wind,I am looking forward to a seafood extravaganza on the deck.As the sun goes down we'll watch the lights of the fun fair and the town twinkle in the distancethen at midnight there will be fireworks over the ocean. A simple evening in a perfect setting.

30 December, 2013

Today I'm loving this Swedishsummerhousesituated in the Stockholm archipelago. The mostly white colour palette is broken up withblue accents and nautical motifsthat accentuate itsmaritime character and summeryfeel.The overall mood of the cottage is fresh, relaxed, cute and cosy.Those adirondack chairs look like the perfect place to while away a lazy afternoon!

Some years we drive for days up the coast
and others we stick close to home.
Derek surfs along the way and I read mags on the beach.
We mix camping with cheap roadside motels and
the occasional luxury splurge in a fancy boutique hotel.
Romantic restaurants are intermingled
with camp bbq's, fish and chips on the beach
and pub meals.

All in all they are great adventure, discovering new placesand re-visiting favourite old ones.

27 December, 2013

White works wonders in a beach
house. White paint on the walls, ceilings and furniture keeps rooms white,
crisp, clean and bright. White paint also makes a room feel larger and it lets
the light bounce freely off the surfaces giving a light, airy feel to the
space. White sofas and chairs always look fabulous and beachy but make sure
they can easily be unzipped or slipped off and washed otherwise they will be
your worst nightmare!!